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DU53 RDZ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,274 mi
Last recorded127,274 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 RDZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2016 127,274 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres starting to perished

near front brake starting to bind

near side hand brake low

Pass 1 Jul 2015 121,295 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres stating to perished

Pass 19 Jul 2014 114,858 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 108,673 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 108,656 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 108,656 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

wheel arch liner insecure osf

Pass 27 Mar 2012 104,118 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

rear exhaust mount insecure

Fail 26 Mar 2012 104,108 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

rear exhaust mount insecure

Pass 14 Mar 2011 99,001 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front discs worn

Pass 29 Mar 2010 94,086 miles

nsf front brake binds slightly

Pass 27 Jan 2010 94,086 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 94,086 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 10 Jan 2009 86,248 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Dec 2008 86,063 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 64,411 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 47,112 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/r and o/s/r brake pads sarting to wear low

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?

Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
6,421
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,125,241
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,048,496
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 953,502
coil spring broken 442,020
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 393,418
position lamp(s) not working 393,186
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DU53 RDZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 74,512 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Astra fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,048,496 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DU53 RDZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Astra typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 23 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DU53 RDZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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